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The LA Report

The LA Report is your daily update on the top news stories in the Los Angeles region, brought to you by LAist News. Hosted by Austin Cross, Nereida Moreno and Julia Paskin on weekdays and Josie Huang on the weekends.

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Episodes
  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:56
    Hundreds of L.A. residents staged a walkout today to protest the Trump administration's immigration actions. The head of a local charity's been arrested for misuse of public funds. Jackie of Big Bear's famous bald eagle couple has laid her first egg of the season. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

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    Anti-ICE protests hit DTLA, Homelessness charity head arrested, Jackie and Shadow lay season's first egg — Evening Edition
    Hundreds of L.A. residents staged a walkout today to protest the Trump administration's immigration actions. The head of a local charity's been arrested for misuse of public funds. Jackie of Big Bear's famous bald eagle couple has laid her first egg of the season. Plus, more from Evening Edition.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:59
    A former Canadian Olympic snowboard allegedly turned drug kingpin is under arrest, we'll tell you his connection to L.A. A free event in Downey this weekend honors astronauts who lost their lives in space mission disasters, like Challenger. Plus it's Food Friday, we'll hear about the latest news in the food world.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

    Feds arrest Canadian Olympic snowboarder allegedly turned 'drug kingpin', Event honors lives lost in space shuttle Challenger, Food news roundup— Afternoon Edition
    A former Canadian Olympic snowboard allegedly turned drug kingpin is under arrest, we'll tell you his connection to L.A. A free event in Downey this weekend honors astronauts who lost their lives in space mission disasters, like Challenger. Plus it's Food Friday, we'll hear about the latest news in the food world.

    Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.com

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 21:56
    In this Sunday Edition: Happy New Year! In our latest installment of How To L.A. you'll get to know Kenneth Mejia, who made history with his November election victory. He'll share his plan for making changes in the way the city monitors its money.

    Then, with the arrival of winter in Ukraine, you’ll find out how the local Ukrainian community is shifting its strategy to provide cold-weather aid to a homeland beset by power outages triggered by Russian missile attacks on the power infrastructure.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    Getting to know Kenneth Mejia, L.A.'s first AAPI controller. Plus: Local Ukrainians help with winter supplies – The Sunday Edition
    In this Sunday Edition: Happy New Year! In our latest installment of How To L.A. you'll get to know Kenneth Mejia, who made history with his November election victory. He'll share his plan for making changes in the way the city monitors its money.

    Then, with the arrival of winter in Ukraine, you’ll find out how the local Ukrainian community is shifting its strategy to provide cold-weather aid to a homeland beset by power outages triggered by Russian missile attacks on the power infrastructure.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 16:31
    In this weekend edition: Today, we're taking a look back at the wild year that was 2022. From the voters’ replacing an unpopular sheriff to the turmoil at Los Angeles City Hall, and the aftermath of a bizarre death on a movie set, the past twelve months were eventful, indeed.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    Looking back on the wild year that was 2022 – The Weekend Edition
    In this weekend edition: Today, we're taking a look back at the wild year that was 2022. From the voters’ replacing an unpopular sheriff to the turmoil at Los Angeles City Hall, and the aftermath of a bizarre death on a movie set, the past twelve months were eventful, indeed.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 5:21
    Tonight: California's paid COVID sick leave to expire this weekend; O.C.'s free NYE bus service; Southwest canceled nearly 60% of its flights; The man who just wanted to get back home after Christmas, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    California's 80 extra hours of paid COVID sick leave to expire after Saturday. Plus: Southwest's holiday implosion, O.C. NYE buses free, and more.
    Tonight: California's paid COVID sick leave to expire this weekend; O.C.'s free NYE bus service; Southwest canceled nearly 60% of its flights; The man who just wanted to get back home after Christmas, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:07
    Today: A 'normal' rainy season?; How to help the environment in the new year; Mental health in L.A. County jails; Labor movement boomed in '22; Leftover campaign cash, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    The weather might seem unusual, but this is what a normal rainy season looks like. Plus: Green New Year's resolutions, jail mental health, and more – The A.M. Edition
    Today: A 'normal' rainy season?; How to help the environment in the new year; Mental health in L.A. County jails; Labor movement boomed in '22; Leftover campaign cash, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 3:57
    Tonight: Recent storms bring 'normal' amount of rain; Juvenile hall sexual abuse; Blood shortage, and more...

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    Nearly 300 file lawsuit against L.A. County claiming sexual abuse by officials in juvenile halls and camps – The P.M. Edition
    Tonight: Recent storms bring 'normal' amount of rain; Juvenile hall sexual abuse; Blood shortage, and more...

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 6:20
    Today: National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory that continues through Thursday; Thousands of flights across the country have been canceled due to recent weather; Academic student employees and student researchers at UC ratify new contracts; Incarcerated people in L.A. County are once again able to get married, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    Frigid weather and storms across U.S. cause airlines to cancel more than 4,000 flights. Plus: UC workers' new contracts, prison marriages resume, and more – The A.M. Edition
    Today: National Weather Service has issued a high surf advisory that continues through Thursday; Thousands of flights across the country have been canceled due to recent weather; Academic student employees and student researchers at UC ratify new contracts; Incarcerated people in L.A. County are once again able to get married, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 4:17
    Tonight: Southwest Airlines has canceled or delayed hundreds of LA flights; Much-needed rain headed our way; LA will require new buildings to be all-electric, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    Travel disruptions continue as Southwest Airlines canceled or delayed hundreds of L.A. flights. Plus: Rain has arrived, all-electric buildings, and more – The P.M. Edition
    Tonight: Southwest Airlines has canceled or delayed hundreds of LA flights; Much-needed rain headed our way; LA will require new buildings to be all-electric, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

  • The L.A. Report
    Listen 7:35
    Today: Rain starts tonight; Bad weather to the north and east triggers widespread misery for airline travelers; LAX flight cancellations; The new year means a stack of new laws taking effect in California; Spanish film resource center, James Cameron, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.

    Winter storms in northern and eastern U.S. continue to disrupt air travel. Plus: New laws for 2023, James Cameron in the abyss, and more – The A.M. Edition
    Today: Rain starts tonight; Bad weather to the north and east triggers widespread misery for airline travelers; LAX flight cancellations; The new year means a stack of new laws taking effect in California; Spanish film resource center, James Cameron, and more.

    Support for this podcast is made possible by Gordon and Dona Crawford, who believe that quality journalism makes Los Angeles a better place to live.